IAN Sangalang finally made himself available to the coming PBA Rookie Draft after formally submitting his application Thursday, his hopes of being tab by Barangay Ginebra still burning deep inside.

The former NCAA Most Valuable Player was accompanied to the PBA Office by adviser Atty. Charlie Chua.

“Wala nang urungan ito,” said the 6-foot-7 big man out of San Sebastian.

Sangalang admitted he’s still optimistic he’ll be able to play for the Kings – his favorite team since as a kid – despite the team appeared to be leaning on tapping Greg Slaughter instead with the no. 1 overall pick.

“Hangga’t hindi po nila ina-announce `yung first pick, hindi po ako mawawalan ng pag-asa,” said the native of Lubao, Pampanga, who admitted his profound wish to play for Ginebra.

Asked who between him and possible top pick Gregory Slaughter should be the top overall pick, Sangalang humbly replied: “Lahat naman po ng mag-a-aply sa draft na ito magaling.”

Other than Slaughter and Sangalang, also joining the Nov. 3 Draft are Raymund Almazan of Letran, RR Garcia of Far Eastern University, Jerick Teng of University of Santo Tomas, Ateneo’s Justine Chua and Nico Salva, Carlo Lastimosa of St. Benilde, among others.

Chua, meanwhile said Sangalang will definitely be an additional talent to the league.